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Classic Mojito
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Classic Mojito

These Mojitos have a sweet, citrus flavor that comes from using fresh lime juice and sugar. Mixed with fresh mint leaves and white rum. The perfect refreshing cocktail recipe.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: Cuban

Ingredients

Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
Mojito
  • 8-10 mint leaves
  • lime juice approximately 1 tablespoon, juice of half a lime
  • 4 tbsp simple syrup
  • 2 ounces rum
  • 4 ounces club soda

Instructions

Simple Syrup
    Cup of Yum
  1. Pour water into a small saucepan, bring to a boil. Remove from heat.
  2. Stir in sugar until it completely dissolves and liquid is clear. Let sit and cool to room temperature.
Mojito
  1. Add  the 8-10 mint leaves to your cocktail shaker.
  2. Squeeze in the juice from half a lime. Muddle these together. You only want to muddle the mint leaves enough to bruise the leaves, you don't want to break them up into small pieces.
  3. Add some ice to the shaker.
  4. Pour in the simple syrup and rum. Give it a shake.
  5. Pour the drink over some ice in a highball glass and top with club soda.
  6. Garnish with additional mint leaves and lime wedges.

Notes

  • Simple Syrup Substitutes: 
  • Sugar: add about 2 tablespoons sugar with the mint leaves and lime juice, muddle it all together. Then add the ice and rum to the shaker.
  • Agave Syrup: this doesn't have much flavor to it like honey would, which makes it a better option for adding to drinks as a sweetener.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 319kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Sodium 28mg (1%) Sugar 47g (94%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 319kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Sodium 28mg 1%
Sugar 47g 94%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.